Comparative - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
'less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective 'famous'
'more surely' is the comparative of the adverb 'surely'
adjective
the comparative form of an adjective
Extra examples
She did a comparative study of classical and modern art.
I'm taking a class in comparative anatomy.
The comparative form of “happy” is “happier”; the comparative form of “good” is “better”; the comparative form of “clearly” is “more clearly.”
“Taller” is the comparative of “tall.”
I sat out in the open air in comparative comfort.
'faster' is the comparative of the adjective 'fast'
'less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective 'famous'
'more surely' is the comparative of the adverb 'surely'
She didn't want to leave the comparative safety of the shelter.
After living here five years, we're still considered comparative newcomers.
Comparative figures for last year clearly show how sales have declined.
A Washington newspaper published comparative profiles of the candidates' wives.
Word forms
singular: comparative
plural: comparatives
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